NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
Vaishali and coach RB Ramesh carrying Pranesh M (Photo by Michal Walusza and Chennai Grand Masters) NEW DELHI: Chennai Grand Masters is an elite-level annual closed tournament held every year in what is widely considered the chess capital of India. Divided into two sections, Masters and Challengers, players from different countries are invited to compete…
Gurudwara Shri Manikaran Sahib Set within the beautiful Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Manikaran Sahib is an incredible place where, amidst snow-capped mountains and the cold rush of the Parvati River, steam billows off the ground, signaling the presence of hot springs under the earth’s surface. There is something mesmerizing about the place where freezing…
JIPMAT 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2026. This entrance exam is conducted for admission to the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) offered by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bodh Gaya and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)…
MUMBAI: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to award annual contracts for its domestic players – those who have not played for India and are not playing in the IPL – effective from the 2026-2027 season onwards. Like in the case of the BCCI, the MCA has decided to introduce a gradation system according…
A 16-year-old Class 10 student in Gurugram allegedly died by suicide after being disappointed with his CBSE results (Representative image) GURGAON: A 16-year-old Class 10 student allegedly died by suicide at his home in Gurgaon after the CBSE Class 10 results were declared, police said on Thursday.Police suspect that the student, identified as Kunal, may…
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the second provisional admission list for Class 1 and Balvatika admissions today, April 16, intensifying the high-stakes admission cycle for the 2026–27 academic session.The list, to be published on official portals, will determine the next batch of selected candidates against seats left vacant after the first round. With…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks on Thursday as war continues between the two countries despite a temporary ceasefire was announced between Iran and US.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the move is aimed at easing long-standing tensions between the two…
A cup of ‘kadak chai’ has been the hallmark of Indian hospitality. Homes across the country wake up with the fragrance of a fresh cup of tea that rejuvenates their soul and gets them ready to face anything ahead. Chai fuels people through the day, with many not limiting the drink to a cup or…
Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten…